15 Must-Try Black-Owned Cosmetics Brands
Want to step up your beauty game? Give these Black-owned cosmetic lines a try.
Shea Moisture
Richelieu Dennis doesn’t only make hair products. Get into the full line of makeup and skincare items, too. https://www.sheamoisture.com/
IMAN Cosmetics
She went from supermodel to boss lady. Iman has you covered. http://www.imancosmetics.com/
Ginger + Liz Color Collection
Ginger Johnson’s and Liz Pickett’s gorgeous polishes are vegan and non-toxic. http://www.gingerandliz.com/
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Laws of Nature Cosmetics
Founder Jasmine Rose created this all-natural line after learning that many chemicals used in cosmetics have been linked to cancer. http://www.lawsofnaturecosmetics.com/
Plain Jane Beauty
Makeup artist Lake Louise set out to create a natural and organic line of foundations and other products that are fit to cover every complexion. https://plainjanebeauty.net/
The Lip Bar
Melissa Butler launched this vegan lipstick line to create shades that make everyone who slicks them on an “It Girl.” https://www.thelipbar.com/
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Vault Cosmetics
After having a difficult time finding fab makeup in her native Zimbabwe, Jackie Mgido decided to create products that maximize the beauty of Black and brown women everywhere. http://www.vaultcosmetic.com/
Beauty Bakerie
Cashmere Nicole’s cosmetics line is all about helping women show off their sweet side. https://www.beautybakerie.com/
Lamik Beauty
Kim Roxie’s cosmetics line is eco-friendly. http://www.lamik-beauty.com/
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KA’OIR Cosmetics
Keyshia KA’OIR isn’t just Gucci’s fiancée. She’s a lipstick maven, too. http://kaoir.com/
A.J. Crimson Beauty
Makeup artist A.J. Crimson created his eponymous line to combat the one size fits all mentality that dominates the beauty industry. https://ajcrimson.com/
Bernadette Thompson Nail Collection
The founder says her polish lasts up to 10 days and is free of the seven harmful chemicals that many naturalistas avoid. http://www.bernadettethompson.com/
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Juvia’s Place
Not only are the highly pigmented colors designed to make a mark on dark skin, but Chichi Eburu’s products are packed with our culture and history in mind. https://www.juviasplace.com/
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Danessa’s cosmetic line is picture perfect. http://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/
Gold Label Cosmetics
Founder Kristen Elise Brown says she started this company to “speak positivity and grandeur” into the lives of the people who wear her makeup. https://www.goldlabelcosmetics.com
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